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Cessna 152 — c152_abbreviated_checklist_millstone_valley

Cessna 152 · standard normal

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE before_start

Exterior PreflightCOMPLETE.
Tach/Hobbs MeterRECORD
Seats, Belts, HarnessesADJUST & LOCKED.
Fuel Shutoff ValveON.
Radios & Electrical EquipmentOFF.
BrakesTEST & SET.

STARTING ENGINE engine_start

MixtureRICH.
Carburetor HeatCOLD.
Master SwitchON.
PrimeAS REQUIRED.
ThrottleOPEN ¼ INCH.
Propeller AreaCLEAR.
Ignition SwitchSTART. (release when engine starts)
Oil PressureCHECK.

BEFORE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

Cabin DoorsLATCHED.
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT.
Elevator TrimTAKEOFF POSITION.
Fuel Shutoff ValveON.
BrakesSET.
Throttle1700 RPM.
MagnetosCHECK. 125 MAX DROP/ 50 DIFF
Carburetor HeatCHECK FOR RPM DROP.
Engine Instruments and AmmeterCHECK.
Suction GaugeCHECK.
Flight Instruments and RadioSET.
Throttle Friction LockADJUST.
Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED.

TAKEOFF takeoff

Normal Takeoff
Wing FlapsUP (0).
Carburetor HeatCOLD.
ThrottleFULL OPEN.
Elevator ControlLIFT NOSE WHEEL at 50.
Climb Speed70-80 KIAS.
Maximum Performance Takeoff
Wing FlapsUP (0).
Carburetor HeatCOLD.
BrakesHOLD.
ThrottleFULL OPEN.
BrakesRELEASE.
Elevator ControlSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW.
Climb Speed70 KIAS (with obstacles ahead).

ENROUTE CLIMB. climb

Airspeed75 – 85 KIAS.
ThrottleFULL OPEN.
MixtureRICH. (Unless engine is rough).

CRUISE cruise

Power2000 to 2750. (No more than 75%).
Elevator TrimADJUST.
MixtureLEAN.

BEFORE LANDING before_landing

MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatON (apply before closing throttle).
Airspeed70-80 KIAS (flaps up).
Wing FlapsAS DESIRED (below 85KIAS)
Airspeed60-70 KIAS (flaps down).

BALKED LANDING go_around

ThrottleFULL OPEN.
Carburetor HeatCOLD.
Wing FlapsRETRACT TO 20.
Airspeed65 KIAS
Wing FlapsRETRACT (slowly).

NORMAL LANDING landing

TouchdownMAIN WHEELS FIRST.
Landing RollLOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY.
BrakingMINIMUM REQUIRED.

AFTER LANDING after_landing

Wing FlapsUP.
Carburetor HeatCOLD.
Unnecessary EquipmentOFF.

SECURING AIRCRAFT securing

Parking BrakeSET (Normally Not Used.)
Radios, Electrical EquipmentOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
MagnetosOFF
Master SwitchOFF.
Control LockINSTALL.
Tach/Hobbs MeterRECORD.

C152 Airspeeds (KIAS) reference

Vr50
Vx55
Vy67
Va104
Vs140
Vso35
Vfe85
Vno111
Vne149
Glide65
XW demo12

Source: Cessna/152/c152_abbreviated_checklist_millstone_valley.txt

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Checklist hash: 5b72c4e17c73dfbe2cb8b49b01f12f41…

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